Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08
Chapter VII: .
PENALTIES. |
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| For illegally manufacturing spirit or liquor. | 35. Whoever in contravention of section five constructs, works or possesses a distillery, still or brewery, or makes fermented liquor, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to four months, or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with both; | Section 42: Any person holding a license under this Act and refusing to produce the same on the demand of any Ex
42. Any person holding a license under this Act and refusing to produce the same on the demand of any Excise-officer, and any person who breaks any rule made under this Act or any condition of a license granted
For contravening rules prescribed by Chief Revenue-authority.
For illegally cultivating hemp and preparing drugs.
For illicit sale of spirit, &c.
For permitting drunkenness, &c., in shop.
Illegal possession of spirit, liquor or drug.
For refusal to produce license and for breach of rules and conditions.
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granted under this Act, for the breach of which rule or condition no other penalty is hereby provided, shall be punished with fine which may extend to fifty rupees.
For conniving at illicit manufacture or sale of spirit, &c.
Source: India Code